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    IGP Toscano / Toscana

    IGP Toscano / Toscana: It is a very interesting appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, dessert wines.White Grapes are Albarola, Ansonica, Chardonnay, Durella, Fiano,  Gewürztraminer, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano,  Verdello,  Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Red Grapes are Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon,  Canaiolo Nero, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Gamay, Groppello, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Pugnitello, Refosco,  Sangiovese,  Schiava,  Syrah, Teroldego, Vermentino Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco; 11.0% for Rosato, Rosso, and Novello. We are working on this IGP Toscano / Toscana appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden…

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    IGP Montecastelli

    IGP Montecastelli: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, wines.White Grapes are Albana, Albarola, Ansonica, Chardonnay, Durella, Fiano,  Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia,  Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)Red Grapes are Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Groppello, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Pugnitello, Refosco, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Vermentino Nero. Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for all white wines; 12.0% for all red wines We are working on this IGP Montecastelli appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And…

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    IGP Costa Toscana

    IGP Costa Toscana:It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’,sparkling wines. White Grapes are Albana, Albarola, Ansonica, Chardonnay,  Durella, Fiano,  Gewürztraminer,  Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Manzoni Bianco, Marsanne, Moscato, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano,  Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico) Red Grapes are  Aleatico, Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Cesanese, Gamay, Groppello, Malbec, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Pugnitello, Rebo, Refosco,  Sagrantino, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Vermentino Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is 9.0% for Passito (16.0% potential); 11.0% for Rosato and Novello; 11.5% for Bianco; 12.0% for Rosso; 12.0% for Vendemmia Tardiva (15.0% potential) We are working on this IGP Costa Toscana appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern…

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    IGP Colli della Toscana Centrale

    IGP Colli della Toscana Centrale: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Chardonnay, Malvasia, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vermentino, Vernaccia. Red Grapes are  Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Gamay, Merlot, Pinot Nero, Sangiovese, Syrah. Minimum alcohol level: 9.5% for Bianco tranquillo; 10.0% for Bianco frizzante; 10.5% for Rosato and Rosso; 11.0% for Novello We are working on this IGP Colli della Toscana Centrale appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At…

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    IGP Alta Valle della Greve

    IGP Alta Valle della Greve: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, wines. White Grapes are Albana, Albarola, Ansonica, Chardonnay, Durella,  Fiano, Grechetto, Greco,  Manzoni Bianco, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Trebbiano, Verdello, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia, Viognier, Welschriesling (Riesling Italico)Red Grapes are Alicante, Ancellotta, Barbera, Barsaglina, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo Nero, Cesanese, Ciliegiolo, Groppello, Merlot, Montepulciano, Nero d’Avola (Calabrese), Petit Verdot, Pinot Nero, Pugnitello, Refosco, Sangiovese, Schiava, Syrah, Teroldego, Vermentino Nero. The Minimum alcohol level is 10.0% for Bianco and Rosato; 10.5% for Rosso; 11.0% for Novello. This appellation from Tuscany lies close to the city of Firenze. We are working on this IGP Alta Valle della Greve appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of…

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    Grance Senesi DOC

    Grance Senesi DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, wines. White Grapes are Malvasia, Trebbiano. Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Canaiolo. the  Minimum alcohol level is 11.0% for Bianco and Malvasia; 12.0% for Rosso; 12.5% for red varietals; 13.5% for Riserva; 15.0% potential for Vendemmia Tardiva (maximum 11.0% actual); 17.0% potential for Passito (maximum 11.0% actual)Nero, Merlot, Sangiovese We are working on this Grance Senesi DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To…

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    Elba DOC

    Elba DOC: It is a very interesting appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, rose’, dessert and sparkling wines.White Grapes are  Ansonica, Moscato, Trebbiano, VermentinoRed Grape is  Sangiovese. The Minimum alcohol level is  11.0% for Bianco, Trebbiano, and Rosato; 11.5% for Ansonica, Vermentino, Rosso, Sangiovese, and Spumante; 12.0% for Ansonica Passito (16.0% potential); 12.0% for Bianco Passito and Moscato Passito (18.0% potential); 12.5% for Riserva; 13.0% for Vin Santo (16.0% potential); 14.0% for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (16.0% potential) We are working on this Elba DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good…

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    Elba Aleatico Passito / Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG

    Elba Aleatico Passito / Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG: This is an appellation for only red wines in the region of Tuscany. Red Grape is Aleatico. Wine Composition is Passito (RdSw): 100% Aleatico. The Minimum alcohol level is 12.0% (19.0% potential) We are working on this Elba Aleatico Passito / Aleatico Passito dell’Elba DOCG appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of Italy: An Insider’s Secret Formula To Find Top-Class Italian Wines At Value Prices And Taste La…

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    Cortona DOC

    Cortona DOC: It is an apellation from Tuscany producing red, white, and dessert  wines.White Grapes are  Chardonnay, Grechetto, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano. Red Grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon, Malvasia Nera, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah. The Minimum alcohol level is  11.5% for white varietals; 12.0% for red varietals; 12.5% for Rosso and red varietal riservas; 14.5% for Vin Santo Riserva (17.0% potential); 15.0% for Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice (18.0% potential); 17.0% (potential) for Vin Santo We are working on this Cortona DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden…

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    Colline Lucchesi DOC

    Colline Lucchesi DOC: It is an appellation from Tuscany producing red, white, and dessert  wines.White Grapes are Chardonnay, Grechetto, Greco, Malvasia, Sauvignon Blanc, Trebbiano, Vermentino. Red Grapes are Canaiolo Nero, Ciliegiolo, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah.Minimum alcohol level is  10.5% for Bianco; 11.0% for white varietals and Rosso; 11.5% for red varietals and Rosso Riserva; 12.0% for Merlot Riserva and Sangiovese Riserva; 16.0% (potential) for Vin Santo and Vin Santo Occhio di Pernice We are working on this Colline Lucchesi DOC appellation description.Please come back soon.Send us an e-mail if you are looking for more info atcheers@drinkitalian.com In the meantime, if you are in the mood for a good book, you can try:– The Modern History of Italian Wine by Walter Filipputti– Hidden Gems of…